The Oakmark Funds are advised by Harris Associates L.P. an autonomous subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers, L.P.
Learn more about the principles and philosophy behind our funds at HarrisAssoc.com.
Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income
Adam Abbas has been a manager of the Oakmark Bond Fund and Oakmark Equity and Income Fund since 2020. He is also a vice president of the Oakmark Funds.
He started at Harris Associates in 2018 after working as a lead portfolio manager at KVK Credit Opportunity Fund LP. Prior to that, he was a portfolio manager at Driehaus Capital Management, a senior research analyst at Neuberger Berman/Lehman Brothers and an analyst at Huron Consulting Group.
Mr. Abbas earned a B.S. degree from Northwestern University (2004) and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago (2013).
Insights
September 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve is finally catching its breath in the fight against inflation. We think the Fed’s decision will be positive for credit across...
News
August 19, 2024
Head of Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager Adam Abbas talked about the firm’s value investing approach to fixed income, key drivers for security selection...
Insights
July 23, 2024
Adam Abbas, Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income at Oakmark, explains why above–average rate volatility and bond supply are potential opportunities for future...
At Oakmark, we don’t have an opinion about how equities will perform this year, if a recession will start or if the political parties will produce pro-growth candidates during the next election cycle. As long-term investors, we don’t think it matters.
Commentary
Details are where the value is | Fixed income market commentary 3Q 2024
September 30, 2024
It’s easy to be distracted by escalating risks in the Middle East and Asia, Fed decisions, and the looming U.S. elections. In this commentary, we show how we stay focused amidst the tumult.
Oakmark Equity and Income Fund: Third Calendar Quarter 2024
September 30, 2024
We continue to find attractive investment opportunities across sectors and asset classes that meet our value investment criteria.
Oakmark Bond Fund: Third Calendar Quarter 2024
September 30, 2024
Fund returns were driven by credit selection and asset allocation. We think fixed income market focus will shift from rates toward credit selection as a value driver.